Joy Leanne

"I love having a sister, Mama," she said. I know how exactly how she feels. .

Some days are better than others. All of them are better than I deserve.

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****If you are looking for the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Scroll Down****** The Christmas Quiz What is your one favorite dish to see on the table at Christmas dinner?   Crescentrolls Do you have a Nativity scene or a creche? How many pieces does it have? We have a nativity and it has 6 pieces so far. What is your favorite Christmas movie? White Christmas If you and your family could spend this Christmas in another country, where would you go? No where. I love spending Christmas with my family. Would love to see New York City in December some time though. Does your grandmother usually knit you something for Christmas, or does she give you something different — say, a Wii? Normally my grandparents sent money to my parents who picked out our gifts. Have you ever gone out of the house wearing a reindeer headband? What about a Santa hat? Yes Do you usually make or buy your Christmas gifts? Both! When do you set up your Christmas decorations? When do you take them down? Thanksgiving weekend, ...

So I was to late to add my blog to the lists of giveaways for Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day. BUT I am still doing a giveaway just in case people stumble across this after I comment on their blogs. And also as a way to say thanks to all my amazing customers over at The Goose Beary Shop . So here is what I am offering. A sweet little six inch Waldorf Doll. this Toddler doll is stuffed with clean cared wool. Her body, hands, and face are made from cotton interlock. Her hair is natural yarn and her skirt is 100% quilters cotton. To enter leave a comment here. I will close comments Friday the 17th and ship out Saturday the 18th. So she SHOULD make it to USA people by Christmas. :) Enjoy!

A week until Thanksgiving. And I am thankful for now. For right, here right now, in this moment and place. Thankful for a beautiful house I didn't think was possible 11 months ago. Thankful for aching arms from raking leaves. Thankful that those leaf piles have been strewn back across the lawn by sturdy, happy, healthy little girls jumping in them. Thankful for conversations with dear friends. Thankful for the good, the bad, and the painful that has drawn my family closer still. Thankful for hot tea, and warm clothes, and cold mornings.  Thankful for all my shortcoming and the reminder that I am oh so humane and in desperate need of a savior. Thankful for a husband's whose grace and love have truly covered my multitude of sin. Thankful for the chance to get to know a sibling on a new level as we once again share a home and our lives. Thankful for restored friendship, healed hurts, and abounding grace. Thankful that God is in it all. And begging, even pleading,  for the ...

Sale will run from Black Friday (Day after Thanksgiving) to Cyber Monday (Monday after Thanksgiving. 12 inch  dolls will come with an extra outfit and a blanket. 8.5 inch dolls will come with an extra outfit and a blanket. 6 inch dolls will come with an extra skirt and a blanket. 4 inch Thumbelina Dolls will come with an extra skirt and fairy wings. Gnomes will come with a matching mini gnome ornament. Receiving blankets will come with a matching small gnome or small teething gnome. All orders over $50.00 ship for free!!!  www.thegoosebearyshop.etsy.com